 Diversity is important in everything that we do. It is especially vital if we want to bring innovative solutions to today's energy challenges. But the energy sector is one of the least diverse sectors today. While women make up about 40% of the global workforce, they represent just 16% of the workers in the energy sector. And less than 15% of senior positions. Women's wages are almost 15% lower than those of men at the same skill level. Without equality, we will not find the most innovative, inclusive solutions to our energy and climate challenges. That's why the IAEA is working to close the gender gap and we are committed to putting gender equality at the heart of the global clean energy transition.